#846A60 Hex Color
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This muted brown acts as a subdued, earthy neutral with strong ashy undertones. Because #846a60 is very unsaturated and dark, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with crisp white to maintain readability, as the color provides a 5.0:1 contrast ratio. It adds a reliable, vintage weight to artisan branding and print designs without overwhelming the composition.
Questions about #846a60
What is #846a60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #846a60 is rgb(132, 106, 96), in HSL hsl(17, 16%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 27%, 48%.
What colors pair best with #846a60 in a design scheme?
#846a60 works best when balanced by high-contrast tones that prevent it from looking muddy. Use it alongside crisp cream or off-white for readability, or pair it with sage or muted terracotta for a natural, grounded palette.
Is #846a60 suitable for text on a white background?
This color typically falls short of standard accessibility requirements when used as text against a standard white background. Because it is a mid-to-dark muted tone, ensure you check the specific contrast ratio or pair it with a very light background color.
Is #846a60 readable on white or black?
#846a60 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.